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Watermarks
I'm planning to sell my car in Feburary in preperation for this I would like to give the car a really good clean and get it into as good a condition as possible. I have pale grey fabric on the seats which have many watermarks/stains on them - does anyone know a cheap method of removing these???
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Car checks - pre purchase
Hi We are looking to get ourselves a new to us car and are wanting to do the checks on its past. Where is it cheapest to do this please? Thanks in advance.
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Funny or scary motoring breakdowns!
Having once owned an old Mini i have a few of these stories!! I was turning the corner at the bottom of our road when my Mini just stopped,the ball joint had broken and the wheel was underneath the car!A car pulled up and the driver asked if i needed a push,it was Gary Megson,the current manager of Sheffield Wednesday & ex…
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car alarm
hi i drive a 51 plate vouxal zaffira sence the winter come some times when i start the engine the alarm goes of i can only turn it it of by opening/closing the central locking im totally skint so cart afford to take to a garage but a friend has suggested disconacting the alarm but some one else said its not that easy as…
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Muffled Knocking From Engine. Hyundai i10
Dd has just returned from 200 mile motorway journey. Intermittent muffled deep knocking sound from one side of engine started on the way back. She's just driven round the block with me so I could hear it and it happened a couple of times again. Car is 09 plate Hyundai i10 with 42,000 miles, fully serviced, next service not…
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Tyre wear
I've just noticed that my rear right tyre has almost completely worn. All 4 tyres were fitted about 15 months ago and I've done under 10k miles. The tread on the other 3 is healthy. Is something unbalanced? If anyone has any ideas what's causing it I'd be very grateful. Thank you
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Courtesy cars and insurance
Bought myself a second hand car a few days ago from a reputable garage and, sod's law, but the damn thing broke down on Xmas day! It's covered under warranty so it won't cost me anything, and the garage kindly loaned me a courtesy car on Boxing Day and the helpful sales chap (checking his email on Xmas Day) said to check…
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Supermarket Petrol
Hi I have been advised by a friend who works on oil rigs not to buy supermarket petrol. He said they add things to it and you do not get as many miles to the gallon as you would from a shell or BP garage. Does anyone know if there is any truth in this. Thanks Jayne
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London Underground, delays & "tickets accepted on alternative routes"
Hi, Last week, I was supposed to get the overground train (run by london underground) but the service was suspended and there was the message "tickets will be accepted on alternative routes". So, I got the tube instead which took me through central london instead of the outskirts. I have a pay as you go oyster and it cost…
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3 Month Car Rental
Hi, I'm due to sell my car next week and I'm looking into leasing a car instead of buying one out right. I would be taking any lease through my company so I have to consider all the company/personal tax implications, cash flow etc. Before I commit to a lease deal I still need a car so I am considering renting one for 3…
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Ex-company cars?!
Hey guys, We’re putting in a bulk order to replace 14 of our company cars (most 18 months old, 37-96k miles) at the beginning of the year, and we’re wondering what to do with the old ones. We’ve been given a price for the new ones, and have a 35% discount agreed with the relevant dealership (not going to advertise here,…
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Have you been ripped off by a garage and caught them out?
I once owned a Nissan Bluebird 180B when the exhaust emission test was introduced. My car was in for M.O.T and i was told it had failed on a drive shaft rubber gator & my emissions were 1500+ and they should be around 300 ish. I took my car to 2 other local garages for emission tests and they were both around the 325-350…
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Driving into London on NYE
Hello We are planning to drive into London for 4pm probably parking at Hammersmith or Hounslow for New Years Eve. Does anyone know what traffic volumes to expect? Thanks
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Audi A3 diesel
I'm looking for a 2008 Audi A3 diesel - Are car auctions still the cheapest place to buy? A recent auction price for a 2008 Audi A3 Sportback 5 door with 51000 miles was £8500 Could anyone advise whether there's a significant difference between the Audi 1.9 and 2.0 litre diesel engines in terms of reliability, economy,…
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what bike?
hello My company is moving premises and will be within cycling distance from home. I have seen the various cycle to work schemes which seem to offer the opportunity of getting a bike on the cheap. What is the opinion of the best commuter bike to buy, looking to spend up to 500.00 (before discount) and hope to also be able…
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Advice please....My car will not start
I will start at the beginning. I have a 1993 Astra 1.4 merit. Battery replaced Dec 10. Started having "starting problems" 2 weeks ago. I took it to the Battery garage where I purchased the new battery 12 months ago. They tested the battery (ok). So I took it to my local independent garage. They tested the battery…
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help please and advice.
Hi my fiat needed a clutch fitted, i supplied the clutch that i got from a car part branch . Garage called me to say part must be faulty as the clutch was still slipping. 2nd clutch was sent out and the same problem was still there. In the end the garage fitted a genuine fiat clutch and the problem went. I have a bill for£…
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car got broken into...
Hi All, My car got broken into but I had to rush off as I had a flight to catch. I'm not in the UK for the next week. The window isn't broken, they managed to use something to open the door...but they broke my steering wheel!! I can't actually drive the car :( It's a 1994 vauxhall corsa. I'm not sure what I'm supposed to…
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London Midland Trains Xmas Sale 27th Dec to 15th Jan
Thousands of fares slashed by 25% with our Exclusive Online Sale! As a big thank you for travelling with us in 2011, we're slashing the cost of all our 'Advance' and 'London Midland only' tickets (except Seasons and Travelcards) by 25% between 27 December 2011 and 15 January 2012. So whether you're travelling Standard or…
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If I was going to buy a new car...
Hi Guys :) I have to admit - cars really get me stomped. Especially buying a new one. In fact it has me SO stomped that I've been driving around the same 11 year old focus for the past few years just ploughing money into keeping it on the road (because I'm dreading the process of buying a new one. But in 2012 I think I…
